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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.08, 30,901.56 and 17,819.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.08, 30,901.56 and 17,819.48 is: 26,729.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.08 : 30,901.56 = 17,819.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.08/30,901.56 = 17,819.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.08x = 30,901.56 × 17,819.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.08x = 550,649,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,649,730.39/20,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.17

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